KSI Receives Grant from Kent County Levy Court

KSI CEO, Heath Chasanov (left) accepts a generous $1,000 grant from Kent County Levy Court Commissioner Robert “Bobby” Scott, representing the 4th District. This donation will help KSI renovate the kitchen at Kamp Lenape so quality programs and services can continue to be provided during summer camp.

Kent Sussex Industries (KSI) received a generous $1,000 grant from Kent County Levy Court to support KSI’s Kamp Lenape. This donation will help KSI renovate the camp kitchen so quality programs and services can continue to be provided during summer camp to children with various abilities.

Then known as Camp Lenape was created in 1972 to give individuals with orthopedic conditions a place where they could have fun during the summer months. It was originally owned and operated by United Cerebral Palsy of Delaware (UCP) and grew to include children iwth a wide range of disabilities.

In 2022, KSI learned that Camp Lenape was discontinuing programs and purchased the property in 2023. Today, Kamp Lenape continues the original legacy, serving children in the area. The original building which was constructed in 1920, was built as a Union School, one of over 90 spearheaded by Pierre DuPont for underserved commuities. That service continued with the services provided by UCP and now by KSI.

Campers enjoy crafts, sports, swimming, trips to fairs and events plus much more.

KSI is a not-for-profit agency providing vocational training, employment, community integration, transportation, day habilitation, life enrichment, and nutritional services to individuals with disabilities throughout Kent and Sussex Counties.

Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of its transportation services based on race, color, or national origin, as protected by Title VI in the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Circular 4702.1B. For additional information on Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc.’s nondiscrimination policies and procedures, or to file a complaint, please visit the website at www.ksiinc.org or contact Michelle Cain, Director of Funding Opportunities & Board Relations at 301 N. Rehoboth Blvd., Milford, DE 19963.

Contact Alicia Hollis at 422-4014 ext. 3015 or [email protected] for more information about KSI programs and services. See how you can partner with KSI to Embrace Abilities.